I'm on top of it

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7 May 2026

We use this expression to say that we are in control of something.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

How are you managing with phoning all those companies?

I'm on top of it now. I should finish in a couple of hours.

Example 2

Have you found an answer to the problem with the computers in the office?

Yes, I'm on top of it now. There was just a problem with one of the passwords.